RTI activist shot dead in Odisha's Kandhamal

Phulbani: An RTI activist was allegedly shot dead at Patrasahi under Baliguda police limits in Odisha's Kandhamal district, today.

The deceased, identified as Abhimanyu Panda, was standing near his house this morning when two bike-borne miscreants opened fire at him. Panda sustained bullet injuries on his chest and was rushed to the Baliguda Hospital, where he was declared dead.

The reason behind the attack is yet to be ascertained. Baliguda police have started investigation into the incident.